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Nick Vigarino Headlines Friday
We had heard alot about this amazing guy named Nick Vigarino. Boy were they all dead on. Nick is an extaordinary talent on the order of many of the artists we now call "Legends". We are proud to have Nick headlining a stellar lineup Friday February 2nd
“You shouldn’t miss this experience. It’s cut and dried…this guy kicks ass.” - Musician Magazine
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Buschwhackers/King Biscuit Saturday
Chip and the Buschwhackers were once as big as any Inland area artist has been. Featuring vocalist and harp player Chip Busch, they carried on a scorched earth policy that had local fans clamoring for more. Well! Not only is the band back together, but they are hotter than ever. Smoke em if you got em you can count on Chip and the Buschwhackers to do the same.
A quick internet search for Paul Cowie and King Biscuit will yield a ton of leads. All of which lead to anything but the legndary piece of music history that was so good they had TV shows and magazines named after them. Make no mistake, it's on when King biscuit take the stage at the Spokane Blues Festival on February 3rd. This band features Guitar great Paul Cowie and standout vocalist Charles Bumpas, who hails from right here in the inland Northwest.
RCK Throw Down At SpBF
We want to thank Rose City Kings for their knock out performance at the Spokane Blues Festival on Friday, February 3rd. Rose City Kings are one of the best and brightest in a Portland Oregon blues scene that is extremely competitive. The band has a reputation for a first class show that will keep you smiling.
Fans danced the night away with Rose City Kings at their Friday SpBF show in Spokane.
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The Fat Tones are Red Hot!
The Fat Tones have been garnering awards and taking the Festivals by storm for a number of years. With Three releases to their name, and a fourth on the way, the Fat Tones came loaded for bear and peeled the paint off of the Blvd on Sunday, February 5th. The band played many of their hits and did a half dozen songs from the forthcoming release as well. A big thank you to the Fat Tones for a great show.
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Two Walter Trout Shows!!!
Wow!!! We knew Walter Trout was excellent, but he absolutely scorched Spokane March 27th. Walter returned August 1st for a second show in a few months, With his new album, "Full Circle", performing strong on the Billbaord charts. The Spokane Blues Festival gives many thanks to Walter Trout and the gang. They definitely put on a world class show.
“The combination of incredible guitar, energy, intensity and passion Walter puts into his show is unsurpassed.” - Electric Blues
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Vicci Martinez Headlined '06 Fest
At the incredibly early age of five Vicci Martinez was already playing music. By the time she was 15 she was doing shows at medium sized venues. Vicci has a strange blend of youthful exuberance and an unescapable feeling that she has already lived many lifetimes.
With legions of corporate-fueled, musical puppets littering our stages and airwaves, originality has become virtually extinct within the landscape of today’s popular music. Fortunately there’s Vicci Martinez. Her unique sound and honest delivery are breathing life back into the lungs of a stale industry on the verge of collapsing face first like a suffocating giant.
Now just 21 years of age Vicci has won over audiences all over the world while sharing the stage with an impressive list of stars including; Walter Trout, Jonny Lang, Sting, Pinetop Perkins and many more. Don't miss this unique artist, she will put on a captivating show.
“The blues is an emotionally pure form of music. If you’re not speaking from the heart with true emotion or being honest with who you are...you will be revealed.” - Vicci Martinez
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Anthony Gomes - March 4th
Anthony Gomes, who plays March 4th at Ripley's Plantation, is an amazing artist whose songwriting is equal to his guitar excellence and vocal prowess. As a performer he will captivate a crowd with his charm and as one female fan said he is easy on the eyes as well.
Anthony Gomes will be rocking Ripley's on Sunday March 4th. As usual on off night shows, it will be an early show.
Gomes' good personal friend "Harper" will open the show. He hails all the way from Australia and is a Blind Pig artist. We can't wait.
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Ripley's Plantation Hosts Fest
Ripley’s Plantation, 8122 East Sprague, Spokane Valley, WA, is under new management and they have really stepped up to welcome the blues. The club has only been reopened a couple of months, or so, and names like The Fat Tones, Cary Fly, Ten Second Tom, and Sammy Eubanks have already played there.
Stop in and see the staff at Ripley's. They have tickets for this years festival available. Call (509) 928-8500 or (509) 928-8505 for more details.
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Happy Blues Fan Wins Guitar!!!
Doug Nathan is a prime example of the Spokane Blues Festival's education mission in action. Doug has never been to a blues show and was a fresh convert. Then he got the call that he had also won the new guitar, donated by Guitar Center and signed by all of the 2006 festival performers. Doug has Already made plans to be at a number of shows this year, including March 27th with Walter Trout, and Curtis Salgado in April as well. Check back here for listings of other Concert Series shows. You will most likely see Doug Nathan enjoying a new found love.
Be A Festival Sponsor
Virtually all modern music stems from blues. "From Madonna to Metallica." No music form has had such a profound effect on music history. The Spokane Blues Festival is dedicated to promoting this uniquely american art form. It is not without great financial backing that this event happens. We have sponsor friendly levels to make it easy to support this community event.
*A Basic sponsorship is only $250.00
*A Title Sponsorship is only $2,500.00
Please make a difference in our community and help this important cultural event thrive.
Coco Montoya Headlined '05 Show
WOW!!! Blues legend Coco Montoya was in amazing form at the Spokane Blues Festival on Saturday, February 5th. This was a great finale to a wonderful weekend that saw 12 bands over two days. Coco was the perfect artist to headline the Second Annual Spokane Blues Festival.
In a world full of blues guitar pretenders, Coco Montoya is the real McCoy. A big thanks to Coco and his band for a great show."
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Henry Cooper Band Multiple WBS Award Winners
Henry Cooper has had a couple of banner years here recently where he and his band took every Washington Blues Society award they were eligible for. He spent a number of years with the fabulous Duffy Bishop Band. The band was invited to play at Paul Allen's "Experience Music Project" recently. Thanks to The Henry Cooper Band for a great performance in '05
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Thanks To Too Slim!!!
For most Spokane blues fans just getting to party with Too Slim and the Taildraggers would be a great weekend. On Saturday, February 5th of 2005 Tim and the gang rocked the house at the 2nd Annual SpBF. As if that wasn't enough they were followed up by blues legend Coco Montoya. Thanks to all of the performers, but especially to the Too Slim Gang you were Sa-mokin'.
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